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How Exercise Can Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Exercise has many health benefits, but a recent study says that it also helps with reducing and coping with anxiety and stress for an extended period of time.
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Healthy Teens Equal Smarter Teens
Studies on adults have shown metabolic syndrome is associated with brain changes in adults. New research shows the same effects on the teenage brain.
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Get Kids to Eat Veggies by Offering More Veggies
It doesn't bother me to make a few different vegetables and then let my kids choose which ones they want. I find that when given the choice, they usually want some of both.
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Can You Lose Weight on the Jellybean Diet?
Every day I hear about some new diet to help you quickly and easily lose weight so you never have to worry about that number on the scale again. If only it were that simple.
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The Problem of Childhood Obesity: How You Can Be Part of the Solution
What can we start doing today, right now, in our own homes and communities to help turn around the childhood obesity epidemic?
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Is Sodium a Problem? Walk Away from the Shaker!
Boston Market has created a stir by removing salt shakers from their restaurant tables. Learn why this could be the best option to reducing sodium intake.
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Tempted by the Latest Fitness Gadget? Do Your Homework
A new survey investigated the research supporting magazine advertisements and websites for a broad range of sports products. The results might surprise you.
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Could Peaches, Cherries, and Plums Fight Obesity and Diabetes?
Learn more about recent study findings that indicate stone fruits known as drupes help fight metabolic syndrome and reduce health risk factors.
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Are New FDA-Approved Diet Drugs Worth the Risk?
Within the past month, the FDA has approved two new prescription weight-loss drugs. It's important to understand the risks if you're considering trying them.
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Could AC Be Making Us Fatter?
Data suggests that climate control could be among the modern conveniences causing our waistlines to expand. Is that bit of knowledge enough to make you give up AC, like I have?
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Study: The Hungrier You Are, the More Certain Foods Appeal to You
When I get really hungry, the first thing I grab for is usually something that's high in carbs. My growling stomach could be causing me to gravitate towards these foods.
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Getting Your Kids Excited About Healthy Foods
I let my kids help decide what we are going to plant in our garden, and they help take care of it. It's a great way to teach them something and develop healthy habits.
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Is Diet the Most Important Factor for Senior Health? Maybe Not.
According to a recent survey, there are consistent habits those seniors who consider themselves in "great" health have in common.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About the News
Use these smart strategies to discuss current events with your tweens and teens
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Could Exercise be Bad For Your Health?
Recent headlines seem to suggest that everything we thought we knew about exercise could be wrong. Which side is right?
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